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Summary: Better than Robert Jordan!!
Review: This is an outstanding fantasy series...the characters are complex and fascinating (including some amazing women); the cultures and contrasts between North and South, clansmen and Voyanne are intriguing; there's magic and brawn, brains and heart; and best of all, the story keeps me entertained. Michelle West has also created a great balance between political intrigue and action. I read the Sun Sword series first, then after the 3rd or 4th book, went back to the Hunter series and loved what I learned about Jewel there. It also made me appreciate the development of Michelle West's writing abilities--she started off being good and has evolved into a fabulous fantasy writer--Robert Jordan could take some lessons! Re-reading the books has helped me find little details that I didn't know were important at the time but, on re-reading, provided interesting foreshadowing, context and explanation for what comes later. This series is my NUMBER ONE recommendation in the fantasy genre--start reading now and you won't be waiting for years to find out what happens to characters you'll care about!
Rating: 
Summary: Another excellent book
Review: This series is really great. A lot of work at some points but worth it in the end. I just love The Warlord. There is even a yahoo groups mailing list to discuss this series called Sun Sword Shrine.
She is an author that can really make you feel how the characters are feeling and what motivates them and the lessons that are being learned.
I can hardly wait for the sixth and final book. But I also hope she continues in the wonderful world she has created.
Rating:
Summary: Another excellent book
Review: This series is really great. A lot of work at some points but worth it in the end. I just love The Warlord. There is even a yahoo groups mailing list to discuss this series called Sun Sword Shrine.
She is an author that can really make you feel how the characters are feeling and what motivates them and the lessons that are being learned.
I can hardly wait for the sixth and final book. But I also hope she continues in the wonderful world she has created.
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Summary: Eating Crow
Review: When I tried to read the the first book in this series, I could not finish it. I got lost several times in the plot and characters spoke in such a way that I could not follow. But, being a stubborn fantasy reader, I read on.
I am so glad I did that.
The Riven Shield, the latest book in the Sun Sword series, was absolutely one of the best books I have read in a long time. And, for someone like me who has probably 300 hundred books, 90% of them fantasy related, I have read it all.
This book carries the story well and honestly, I do not want to see it end next year when the last book comes out. But, that's why people buy books: to read them as many times as they want.
If you have not read this series, then I suggest you do. Now.
Keep up the good work, Ms. West!!!
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